The fate of the Roanoke colonists is unclear because they left very little written or oral evidence pertaining to their lives at the time, although it is clear that many starved to death.
An operational definition, when applied to data collection, is a clear,
concise detailed definition of a measure. The need for operational
definitions is fundamental when collecting all types of data. It is
particularly important when a decision is being made about whether
something is correct or incorrect, or when a visual check is being made
where there is room for confusion.
I think the answer is that <u>the work held that magic was in face very rational</u>...? Sorry if this isn't correct, but I hope this helps!
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they all include studying, either history or people, or nature. they all include observing something and studying it.